South African theatre is winning international awards and making waves at global festivals — and few artists embody that bold, boundary-pushing spirit like Sophie Joans.

In this episode of Khosi and Dave Have a Podcast, Sophie shares the unforgettable advice she received from Suzy Eddie Izzard over drunk pancakes at the Edinburgh Fringe, and the wild adventure of joining a Russian circus in Mauritius that changed the course of her life.

From Cape Town’s theatre scene to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sophie dives into the rise of South African comedy and theatre, why it continues to win acclaim abroad, and how clowning, parody, and risk-taking can spark cultural shifts.

🎭 Why South African theatre keeps winning global awards

🤡 How Joining a Russian Circus in Mauritius Changed Sophie Joans’ Life

🥞 Suzy Eddie Izzard’s late-night advice at the Fringe

🌍 Clowns for adults?

This is a hilarious, inspiring, and truly one-of-a-kind conversation with one of South Africa’s most exciting voices in comedy and theatre.

👉 Subscribe for more interviews with South African comedians, actors, and cultural icons.

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AI isn’t just changing technology — it’s rewriting the rules of work, wealth, and opportunity.

In this episode of Khosi and Dave Have a Podcast, futurist Bronwyn Williams, co-author of Survive the AI Apocalypse: A Guide for Solutionists, unpacks:

The Privilege Apocalypse and how global power is shifting

How AI will disrupt traditional careers — and which skills will still matter

Why defining your unique value is critical in a world of constant change

Practical steps to adapt, thrive, and lead through disruption

🎁 GIVEAWAY:

We’re giving away a copy of "Survive the AI Apocalypse: A Guide for Solutionists" By Bronwyn Williams and Sharon Pearce!

To enter: Find our channel and Comment on the video with your thoughts on this episode or what excites you most about the future of AI.

🕒 Deadline: Enter by 2 November 2025

Eligibility: Winner must be a resident of South Africa.

🎲 The winner will be chosen at random from the comments and announced on our Socials on the 3rd of November.

Good luck — can’t wait to see your thoughts!

This week on Khosi and Dave Have a Podcast, we sit down with Matt Bromley, one of the world’s most inspiring big wave surfers. Matt takes us deep into the mindset it takes to paddle into 50-foot monsters, sharing how he transforms fear into excitement and why committing fully — in surfing and in life — is the only way forward.

We dive into:

The terrifying moment before you take off on a massive wave.

Matt’s mindset hacks to overcome fear and anxiety.

How he’s using surfing to mentor youth in Ocean View, Cape Town.

The sacrifices his family makes to support his career.

Lessons on vulnerability, purpose, and why talking about our struggles matters.

Matt’s story isn’t just about surfing — it’s about courage, faith, and finding purpose in the most dangerous conditions on earth.

📍 Recorded live at our friends Studio Bo in Cape Town. https://www.studiobo.io/

🌊 Learn more about Matt and his work at https://www.mattbromleysurf.com

🎥 Special thanks to Michal Malek, Pete O'Donogue, and Rich Poulton for the use of their cameras.

🎙 Sound by Richard Vossgatter.

🎞 Video by Sharon Waugh.

For more info go to http://khosianddave.com/

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